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Sunsets are some of the most beautiful sights in nature. You might hear people say, “The Sun is ‘going down,’” but that’s not what is actual...
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Plants Can Grow Different Parts—How Do Plants Grow?
In this opening sample from How Does a Plant Grow?, curiosity will be ignited! Readers can see how this book will inspire children to be alert to the ...
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A man in the band was striking an instrument called a triangle. It made a ringing sound. “That sound reminds me of wind chimes,” said Jane. “T...
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In this sample from Next Time You See a Pill Bug, you can compare the pill bug to the other crustaceans. ...
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Seashells are some of the most beautiful objects found in nature. Have you ever wondered where they come from? ...
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Iron is solid, mercury is liquid, and nitrogen is a gas. Liquid nitrogen is used to perform lots of interesting and fun experiments. Demonstrations ex...
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In response to the national call for more scientists, Steppingstone School for Gifted Education responded by establishing the Steppingstone Magnetic R...
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The Promise of Service-Learning as an Instructional Approach to Motivate Interest in STEM Careers
While the promise of service-learning for increasing interest and achievement in mathematics and pursuing mathematical careers is apparent, little res...
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Real World Externships Exposing Students to Possible Careers in STEM Disciplines
For secondary teachers of mathematics, science, and technology, Real World Externships help them answer the legitimate student query: “Why am I ever...
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The Talent Marketplace: Where Science Careers Are Made
In this chapter, aspects of science career planning and development are discussed from a different perspective, which at first glance may seem remote ...
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Scientists as Partners in K–12 Science: Engineering, Science, and Technology Careers
While scientific specialization has been responsible for many remarkable and rapid advances within scientific disciplines, this strength becomes a wea...
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Science Olympiad: Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists
As our nation faces a decline in homegrown scientists and engineers, Science Olympiad continues to provide content and experiences that motivate teach...
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Active Learning as a Way to Interest More Students in Science Careers
In this chapter, the experiences of a science educator and two technology education (TE) classroom teachers are offered. The school is a rural middle ...
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Why STEM? Why Now? The Challenge for U.S. Education to Promote STEM Careers
The authors began this chapter with two central questions: (1) Will revitalizing STEM education, especially in America’s high schools, guarantee tha...
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The authors begin the chapter with an assessment of the current state of science teaching and learning in elementary schools. This is followed by an e...